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BlueBaySenior Contributor
I was wondering just how far do the moderators go if i am having suicidal thoughts and plans?
Do they contact the police? do they call me?
i dont' want to be contacted by the police, i just want to be supported by the mods
there's not much the police do anyway, or the CAT team, they ask you the same old questions, put you in hospital for a few days and release yoiu again
there's not a lot they do
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Unknown userMember
@BlueBaya very good question.
I have had the police called on me before (NOT by SANE) and never want that to happen again.
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Unknown userMember
Hi @BlueBay
To my knowledge the moderators will direct people with suicide plans and such at risk to Lifeline and other such mental health crisis lines and organisations, as this site isn't equipped as a mental health crisis forum and can be a public trigger to others. Perhaps ring the Sane team on the number provided to discuss how they can best support you. All the best
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
I'm not feeling too good today. Feeling like it's all too hard. Lost my motivation to do anything.
Is there a @moderator around?
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Unknown userMember
Hi @BlueBay I am not sure what mod is on now. Not sure if your tag worked or not.
@Former-Member
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LouLouMagooSenior Contributor
Hi @BlueBay and @Former-Member
Sorry there has been training on today so they threads have been a bit behind. I am here and will send you an email so we can chat about what is going on for you
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Unknown userMember
Thanks @LouLouMagoo 
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
@LouLouMagoo emails of mine are not working at the moment.
I can't talk about it on here, it is too triggering for others. i really want to talk to you but there is no other way. if it works soon i will cointact you by email
things are just getting too bad
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LouLouMagooSenior Contributor
Hey @BlueBay
Thats ok, I think you are right and it might be really healpful for you to chat to someone right now.
Can you give Lifeline 13 11 14 or Suicide CallBack service 1300 659 467 or Beyondblue 1300 789 978
just to talk to someone for now?
Email back when you can
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